April 6, 2026
The following SAPS members will have plays read by the Regency Players on April 8th at 7:00 p.m: Lyle Landon, Vivian Borger, Jan Wallace, Connie Schindewolf, Martin Tucker, and Keith Whalen. All SAPS MEMBERS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND! Refreshments will follow the readings. Address- The Regency House Club Room 435 S. Gulfstream Ave Sarasota. No Charge.l
DONNA DEFANT would like to invite everyone to attend the The Players Follies 10-minute Showcase April 25th at 6:30 pm. This will be at 1400 Blvd Of The Arts Suite 200.
The Players.org 941-552-8879.
Joseph Klens, Jill Schroeder, Lee Gundersheimer & Charlie Agurcia are cast in the Theatre Odyssey's 4th Annual Student Playwriting Festival May 2 & 3 @ MPAC.
FROM JAN WALLACE: I am performing my solo show, The Locket, (why is it called The Locket? You’ll have to find out!) on Saturday, April 18th at 3 pm and 7 pm, at the Sarasota Contemporary Dance Studio, 1400 Boulevard of the Arts. This performance is presented by SaraSolo, to whom I am so grateful - thank you Annie and Blake. The play is directed by the wonderful Yinoelle Colon. For tickets and information please go to www.SaraSolo.org. This space is ideal for my show, as it is small and intimate, but seating is limited so please get your tickets early. It will mean the world to me to see my friends in the audience.
KAREN KELLY has been cast as Miss Bates in Emma at Venice Theater, which runs from April 24 to May 10. Karen is also teaching a (book) writing class at Lemon Bay Playhouse starting March 7 and running through April 11.
SHAWN GENTHER was cast as Philip Lombard and DONNA DEFANT was cast as Mrs. Rogers in Agatha Christie's classic: "AND THEN THERE WERE NONE", at Manatee Performing Arts Center, April 9 -19
LYNNE DOYLE has been cast in Lemon Bay Playhouse’s production of Christian O’Reilly’s CHAPATTI which will run June 3 -21.
March 26, 2026
The following SAPS members will have plays read at the Regency Players April 8th at 7:00 p.m: Lyle Landon, Vivian Borger, Jan Wallace, Connie Schindewolf, Martin Tucker, and Keith Whalen. All SAPS MEMBERS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND! Refreshments will follow the readings. Address- The Regency House Club Room 435 S. Gulfstream Ave Sarasota. No Charge.
Joseph Klens, Jill Schroeder, Lee Gundersheimer & Charlie Agurcia are cast in the Theatre Odyssey's 4th Annual Student Playwriting Festival May 2 & 3 @ MPAC.
FROM JAN WALLACE: I am performing my solo show, The Locket, (why is it called The Locket? You’ll have to find out!) on Saturday, April 18th at 3 pm and 7 pm, at the Sarasota Contemporary Dance Studio, 1400 Boulevard of the Arts. This performance is presented by SaraSolo, to whom I am so grateful - thank you Annie and Blake. The play is directed by the wonderful Yinoelle Colon. For tickets and information please go to www.SaraSolo.org. This space is ideal for my show, as it is small and intimate, but seating is limited so please get your tickets early. It will mean the world to me to see my friends in the audience.
DIANNE BRIN is continuing readings this year of “Remarkably Bright Creatures” the 2026 one book selection by Sarasota Library County Directed by her and produced under the auspices of the Arts Alliance Playreaders, three of the cast are SAP members: DAVID COE, ALICE COTMAN, AND DAVID MEYERSBURG.
KAREN KELLY has been cast as Miss Bates in Emma at Venice Theater, which runs from April 24 to May 10. Karen is also teaching a (book) writing class at Lemon Bay Playhouse starting March 7 and running through April 11.
SHAWN GENTHER was cast as Philip Lombard and DONNA DEFANT was cast as Mrs. Rogers in Agatha Christie's classic: "AND THEN THERE WERE NONE", at Manatee Performing Arts Center, April 9 -19
JOSEPH KLENS will play Mike in The Island Players’ "The Second Time Around" from March 12th-29th.
LYNNE DOYLE has been cast in Lemon Bay Playhouse’s production of Christian O’Reilly’s CHAPATTI which will run June 3 -21.
March 17, 2026
LYNNE DOYLE has been cast in Lemon Bay Playhouse’s production of Christian O’Reilly’s CHAPATTI which will run June 3 -21.
FROM JAN WALLACE: I am so excited to invite you to join me on my journey, a journey that went from grief and sadness to joy, happiness and fulfillment, spiced with my adventures as a single, mature woman. Many of you have known me from the beginning of this journey; many of you knew me and witnessed my adventures and many of you have only known me in my present life of happiness, contentment and fulfillment. You have all entered my life in one way or another. I am performing my solo show, The Locket, (why is it called The Locket? You’ll have to find out!) on Saturday, April 18th at 3 pm and 7 pm, at the Sarasota Contemporary Dance Studio, 1400 Boulevard of the Arts. This performance is presented by SaraSolo, to whom I am so grateful - thank you Annie and Blake. The play is directed by the wonderful Yinoelle Colon. For tickets and information please go to www.SaraSolo.org. This space is ideal for my show, as it is small and intimate, but seating is limited so please get your tickets early. It will mean the world to me to see my friends in the audience.
CONNIE SCHINDEWOLF and LYLE LANDON both had plays accepted by Regency Players in Sarasota for a reading on March 26th.
DIANNE BRIN is continuing readings this year of “Remarkably Bright Creatures” the 2025 one book selection by Sarasota Library County Directed by her and produced under the auspices of the Arts Alliance Playreaders, three of the cast are SAP members: DAVID COE, ALICE COTMAN, AND DAVID MEYERSBURG.
KAREN KELLY has been cast as Miss Bates in Emma at Venice Theater, which runs from April 24 to May 10. Karen is also teaching a (book) writing class at Lemon Bay Playhouse starting March 7 and running through April 11.
SHAWN GENTHER was cast as Philip Lombard and DONNA DEFANT was cast as Mrs. Rogers in Agatha Christie's classic: "AND THEN THERE WERE NONE", at Manatee Performing Arts Center, April 9 -19
JOSEPH KLENS will play Mike in The Island Players’ "The Second Time Around" from March 12th-29th.
NANCY HUFFAKER has been cast in LBP The Road to Bountiful, which opens in March.
February 23, 2026
JAN WALLACE
will be performing her solo play,
The Locket,
at the Sarasota
Contemporary Dance Studio at 3 pm and 7 pm on Saturday, April 18, as part of this
year’s Sarasolo. It will be directed by
YINOELLE COLON
.
DIANNE BRIN
is continuing readings this year of “Remarkably Bright Creatures, the 2025
one book selection by Sarasota Library County Directed by her and produced under
the auspices of the Arts Alliance Playreaders, three of the cast are SAP
members: DAVID COE, ALICE COTMAN, AND DAVID MEYERSBURG.
TERRY OCCHIOGROSSO was cast in Manatee Players production of The Cemetery
Club, in the role of Mildred. The show runs from February 19th through March 1st.
JUST IN- The Cemetery Club has been extended. They have added Friday, Saturday and Sunday,
March 6, 7, 8.
DON WALKER will be in Sarasota Jewish Theatre production of The Tale of the Allergist’s
Wife, March 4-15.
KAREN KELLY has been cast as Miss Bates in Emma at Venice Theater, which runs from
April 24 to May 10.
Karen is also teaching a (book) writing class at Lemon Bay Playhouse
starting March 7 and running through April 11.
SHAWN GENTHER was cast as Philip Lombard and DONNA DEFANT was cast as Mrs. Rogers in Agatha Christie's classic: "AND THEN THERE WERE NONE", at Manatee
Performing Arts Center, April 9 -19
JOSEPH KLENS will play Mike in The Island Players’ "The Second Time Around" from March 12th-29th.
NANCY HUFFAKER has been cast in LBP The Road to Bountiful, which opens in March.
JAMES KASSEES will take on the role of Man in Althea and Angela, March 6–15, at Tree
Fort Productions
February 14, 2026
MEMBER NEWS:
DON WALKER will be in Sarasota Jewish Theatre production of The Tale of the Allergist’s Wife, March 4-15.
KAREN KELLY has been cast as Miss Bates in Emma at Venice Theater, which runs from April 24 to May 10. She also is playing Beuhla in Dogwood Winter at the Cultural Park Theater in Cape Coral, and it runs February 20-March 1. Karen is also teaching a (book) writing class at Lemon Bay Playhouse starting March 7 and running through April 11.
CONNIE SCHINDEWOLF’S play, Housekeeping will be performed at Little Theatre of New Smyrna Beach on May 22-24 as part of their 2026 10-Minute Play Festival.
SHAWN GENTHER was cast as Philip Lombard and DONNA DEFANT was cast as Mrs. Rogers in Agatha Christie's classic: "AND THEN THERE WERE NONE", at Manatee Performing Arts Center, April 9 -19
JOSEPH KLENS will play Mike in The Island Players’ "The Second Time Around" from March 12th-29th.
NANCY HUFFAKER has been cast in LBP The Road to Bountiful, which opens in March.
TERRY OCCHIOGROSSO was cast in Manatee Players production of The Cemetery Club, in the role of Mildred. The show runs from February 19th through March 1st.
JAMES KASSEES will take on the role of Man in Althea and Angela, March 6–15, at Tree Fort Productions.
February 6, 2026
MEMBER NEWS:
SHAWN GENTHER was cast as Philip Lombard and DONNA DEFANT was cast as Mrs. Rogers in Agatha Christie's classic: "AND THEN THERE WERE NONE", at Manatee Performing Arts Center, April 9 -19
JOSEPH KLENS will play Mike in The Island Players’ "The Second Time Around" from March 12th-29th.
NANCY HUFFAKER has been cast in LBP The Road to Bountiful, which opens in March.
TERRY OCCHIOGROSSO was cast in Manatee Players production of The Cemetery Club, in the role of Mildred. The show runs from February 19th through March 1st.
JAMES KASSEES will take on the role of Man in Althea and Angela, March 6–15, at Tree Fort Productions
January 26, 2026
MEMBER NEWS:
JOSEPH KLENS will play Mike in The Island Players’ "The Second Time Around" from March 12th-29th.
Smith & Kraus’ BEST 10-MINUTE PLAYS OF 2025, which includes CONNIE SCHINDEWOLF’S The Grout Fairy, is now available at:
NANCY HUFFAKER has been cast in LBP The Road to Bountiful, which opens in March.
ALAN KITTY The Mark Twain Society is producing its first season of plays, lectures and readings by, about and under the influence of Mark Twain. All at the Historical Society of Sarasota. See Attachments where other SAPS members are also mentioned and an opportunity for Playwrights to submit plays is explained.
TERRY OCCHIOGROSSO was cast in Manatee Players production of The Cemetery Club, in the role of Mildred. The show runs from February 19th through March 1st.
JAMES KASSEES will take on the role of Man in Althea and Angela, March 6–15, at Tree Fort Productions.
If you have something for MEMBER NEWS, get that to Connie allmyturtles52@msn.com by February 4th.
SAPS WEBSITE- https://www.sarasotaplaywrights.com Check out our Memorial Page which now includes Arthur Keyser. https://www.sarasotaplaywrights.com/in-memory If you are having any issues with your login, it may be you are trying to sign up again, which you don’t have to do. The only section of the website which requires a password is the Member Directory. Having problems? Contact Joanie at joananton@comcast.net
Congrats to the following SAPS members involved in Theatre Odyssey’s 10-Minute Play Festival for four fantastic performances: YINOELLE COLON, JOSEPH KLENS, LYNNE DOYLE, DAN LANDON, AND TERRY OCCHIOGROSSO.
NANCY HUFFAKER has been cast in LBP The Road to Bountiful, which opens in March.
ALAN KITTY The Mark Twain Society is producing its first season of plays, lectures and readings by, about and under the influence of Mark Twain. All at the Historical Society of Sarasota. See Attachments where other SAPS members are also mentioned and an opportunity for Playwrights to submit plays is explained.
ALAN BRASINGTON Alan has written and stars in The After Time—A theatrical reflection on childhood memories, seen through the wisdom, wit, and whimsy of Alice in Wonderland. Performances are January 16th-25th at 1400 Blvd. of the Arts, Suite 300.
See Attachment.
TERRY OCCHIOGROSSO was cast in Manatee Players production of The Cemetery Club, in the role of Mildred. The show runs from February 19th through March 1st.
JAMES KASSEES will take on the role of Man in Althea and Angela, March 6–15, at Tree Fort Productions.
December 8, 2025
MEMBER NEWS:
VIVIAN BORGER’s play “Mrs. Santa Goes on Strike” will be performed in “Happy Holidays Citrus County” at the Valerie Theatre, Inverness, FL, on Dec. 19 at 7 p.m., Dec. 20-21 at 2 p.m. Tickets are available at www.tix.com/ticket-sales/valerietheatre/5008.
NANCY HUFFAKER is currently running in Over the Tavern at Charlotte players. The show runs from 20 Nov through 14 Dec. She has also been cast in LBP The Road to Bountiful, which opens in March
ALAN KITTY: Beginning in December, Mark Twain Society is producing its first season of plays, lectures and readings by, about and under the influence of Mark Twain. All at the Historical Society of Sarasota. See Attachment where other SAPS members are also mentioned.
JILL SCHROEDER
“A Fork in the Road” is two autobiographical monologues. “The Dutch Experiment” is written and performed by Rhonda Liss and is the story of the journey that launched her career in opera. “News from the Front” is the story how Sarah Whitten-Grigsby saved herself repeatedly from breast cancer through her sense of humor. This Friday evening, we would like to invite SAPS members to see these new works at no charge. Email Jill Schroeder at jillut33982@gmail.com or call/text at 561-681-6081 to be added to the guest list! The performance takes place at the Crocker Church on the grounds of the Sarasota Historical Society at 1260 12th St., 7:30pm on Friday, December 12th.
ADEN RUSSELL Not feelin' that holiday spirit yet? Too soon? Well join your fellow SAPS members, Charlie Agurcia and I, by taking a taste of "Recipe for the Holiday," a delightful, feel-good, comedy musical, opening this Friday night. It's a great show for all audiences, all ages, with some laughs and some tears. You will leave with that warm & fuzzy holiday feeling. BOGO OFFER: Tree Fort Productions/Katherine Michelle Tanner is offering SAPS members a special holiday BOGO. Info attached on the show but if you'd like to take advantage of this generous offer, PLEASE CALL TREE FORT OFFICE DIRECTLY AT: 941-544-2276 FOR BOGO TICKETS and ID yourself as being a SAPS member. TREE FORT: located at the Crossings at Siesta Key Shopping Mall, 3501 S. Tamiami Tr at Siesta Drive. Same mall as The Players, Connors Steak & Seafood, Aldi's...just 2 miles south of downtown Sarasota. Plenty of free parking on the north/Siesta Dr side parking lot. Enter at the north side (Chico's) mall entrance door. See Attachments.
ALAN BRASINGTON Alan has written and stars in The After Time—A theatrical reflection on childhood memories, seen through the wisdom, wit, and whimsy of Alice in Wonderland. Performances are January 16th-25th at 1400 Blvd. of the Arts, Suite 300.
See Attachment.
TERRY OCCHIOGROSSO was cast in Manatee Players production of The Cemetery Club, in the role of Mildred. The show runs from February 19th through March 1st.
JAMES KASSEES will take on the role of Man in Althea and Angela, March 6–15, at Tree Fort Productions.
DAN LANDON was cast in Ambient Light by Paul Donnelly, one of the 10 Minute plays in Theatre Odyssey's Festival Jan. 9-11, 2026 at the Cook Theatre at the Asolo.
December 3, 2025
MEMBER NEWS
ALAN BRASINGTON Alan has written and stars in The After Time—A theatrical reflection on childhood memories, seen through the wisdom, wit, and whimsy of Alice in Wonderland. Performances are January 16th-25th at 1400 Blvd. of the Arts, Suite 300.
See Attachment.
TERRY OCCHIOGROSSO was cast in Manatee Players production of The Cemetery Club, in the role of Mildred. The show runs from February 19th through March 1st.
JAMES KASSEES will take on the role of Man in Althea and Angela, March 6–15, at Tree Fort Productions.
November 4, 2025
MEMBER NEWS
*This November 5, 2025 performance of the Geezer Players/Senior Voices, led by MARTIN TUCKER, is given as a participating event of the second annual Sarasota Rising/Living Arts Festival 2025. It will be at Tree Fort Productions at 7:30 p.m. Plays were selected by the following playwrights:
ALAN BRASINGTON, JOANIE ANTON, DAVID COE, LARRY PARR, CONNIE SCHINDEWOLF, and MARTIN TUCKER.
JAMES KASSEES will take on the role of Man in Althea and Angela, March 6–15, at Tree Fort Productions.
KAREN KELLY has been cast as Sally in A Christmas Tail at Lemon Bay Playhouse, which runs Dec 3-21.
ALAN KITTY has been cast in the Naples Gulfshore Players touring production, REMEMBER. This memory play recounts Abe Price’s escape from concentration camps during the Holocaust. Also, beginning in December, Mark Twain Society is producing its first season of plays, lectures and readings by, about and under the influence of Mark Twain. All at the Historical Society of Sarasota. The season opens with a launch party on December 6. Staring at 5pm. Alan will host as Mark Twain. Period costumes and hats encouraged (1865-1920).
CONNIE SCHINDEWOLF Out of several hundred submissions, Connie’s play, Chopping Celery, was selected for production by Silent Echo Theatre’s “Now You’re Talking” Holiday Edition 2025 One Acts in Sisters, Oregon. It will be performed November 13th-16th.
TERRY OCCHIOGROSSO was cast in Manatee Players production of The Cemetery Club, in the role of Mildred. The show runs from February 19th through March 1st.